The most popular programs for the Debate - Courts & Judicial Process type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=18 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 16:10:21 GMT Debate - Courts & Judicial Process In a structured debate which featured opening statements, rebuttal, closing statements, and questions from the audience, Ambassador Keyes and Professor Dershowitz debated the question, "Does Organized Religion Have the Answers to 21st Century Problems?" Among the points of contention were the influence of religion on the founding fathers, the relation between religion and morality, the Bible as a source of moral guidance, and the role of religion in public discourse and politics. In often heated debate in response to audience questions, participants addressed issues such as sexual orientation, civil rights, Christianity, and the role of government in making social policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159474-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159474-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT A debate on gun control was held between Second Amendment expert David Kopel and gun control advocate Arnie Grossman. The debate was moderated by Cynthia Hessin. Topics included statistics on gunshot deaths, the Second Amendment reference to a well regulated militia, firearms licensing and laws, distrust of government, and the Patriot Act. They also responded to audience members' questions. Arnold Grossman is the author of [One Nation Under Guns: An Essay on an American Epidemic], published by Fulcrum. David Kopel is co-editor of [Gun Control and Gun Rights: A Reader and Guide], published by New York University Press. The debate sponsored by the Denver Press Club was held in the Colorado Suites of the Denver Athletic Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194179-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194179-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT The topic of the 14th College of Communication "Great Debate" was "Should Human Cloning be Banned?" Following the formal presentations of arguments for and against the proposition, participants responded to questions from the audience. The moderator Professor Zelnick granted a small margin to the advocates of a ban on cloning. Professor Lee is an adviser to President Bush on his Council on Bioethics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176113-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176113-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT In the first of a scheduled series of debates, Ward Churchill and David Horowitz debated "Can Politics Be Taken out of the Classroom, and Should It Be?" Among the topics they addressed were academic freedom and freedom of speech issues, political correctness and speech codes, the diversity of viewpoints held by members of college faculties, and presenting varying political ideologies to college students. Mr. Nathan moderated the debate and participants responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191963-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191963-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Connerly and Professor Dyson debated the effectiveness of affirmative action. They discussed whether affirmative action helps or hinders minorities in gaining employment and whether the programs should continue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110701-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110701-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Participants debated the role of the Supreme Court in American culture and politics. Among the topics they addressed were the practice of judicial activism, religious and social issues, states rights, the original intent of the framers, and recent court decisions. Following opening statements they answered questions from the moderator and audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178812-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178812-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Richard Posner and Jamin Raskin debated the idea of what constitutes a good democratic government. Judge Posner is the author of [Law, Pragmatism, and Democracy], published by Harvard University Press. He argued that democratic governments work best when they are run by political elites ("specialists"), working through established governing institutions, with minimal input from the public. He says that humanity is made up of wolves (those who will fight to gain wealth and power) and sheep (those who are naturally subservient and politically uninterested), and that the goal is to create a system of government that will domesticate the wolves to serve the greater society of sheep. Professor Raskin is the author of [Overruling Democracy: The Supreme Court Versus the American People], published by Routledge. He supported the idea of "participatory democracy," in which citizens play an active role in government. He argues that governing institutions cannot always be trusted to act in the interest of the general public (as was evidenced during the 2000 presidential election) and that constitutional amendments are required to guarantee that the public's democratic rights are always protected. Professor Gerkin moderated the debate. Both authors answered questions from the audience following their remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176452-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT In the television studio, candidates answered questions from a panel of journalists. Some of the topics discussed included federal taxes and the proposed Department of Homeland Security. There was no audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173520-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173520-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Participants debated the Miranda ruling, which requires law enforcement officers to inform suspects of their rights before questioning them. They also discussed [Dickerson v. United States], a case before the Supreme Court that challenged whether failure to issue Miranda warnings excluded voluntary confessions in federal prosecutions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155867-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155867-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT The Pennsylvania 11th Congressional District Debate between Rep. Paul Kanjorksi and Lou Barletta was shown. Rep. Kanjorski was running for his 13th term. Mr. Barletta was the mayor of Hazleton, PA and was known for making stringent policies against illegal immigrants. His policies culminated in the Supreme Court case [Pedro Lozano, et al., v. City of Hazleton, PA]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282098-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT This is a debate on the question of whether or not the separation of powers is dead. Fried argues that it is. He blames its demise upon the "consensus" type of law practiced in the Garcia case which meant that no legal principles were clearly expressed. Bator, on the other hand, argues that the separation of powers is not dead. However, he does feel that the system as practiced today is less a matter of separation and more a mixture of powers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4373-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Two legal experts debated the question of whether Saddam Hussein could receive a fair trial before the Iraqi Special Tribunal. Curtis Doebbler, a member of Saddam Hussein's legal defense team, argued that Hussein could not receive a fair trial at the hands of the tribunal. Case Western Reserve law professor Michael Scharf, a volunteer adviser to the Iraqi Special Tribunal, contended that the rules of the tribunal would provide a fair hearing of the facts. Associate Dean Hiram Chodosh moderated the debate. The debate was held by the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center in the Case Western Reserve University School of Law moot courtoom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184702-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184702-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Paul Clement talked to high school students about the duties of the office of Solicitor General. He also responded to questions from the students about his duties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197172-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197172-2 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Prior to the Florida presidential primary on March 10, Democratic candidates took part in a forum on U.S. health care. Senator Rockefeller moderated the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24826-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24826-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Senator Rockefeller moderated a discussion between Democratic presidential candidates. The candidates spoke about their views and proposals on reforming the national health care system, and responded to questions from reporters Ms. Knight and Mr. Perkins. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23576-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23576-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT A debate was held on the question: "Should the Law Protect Reporters from Having to Disclose Confidential Sources?" Speaking for the affirmative: Judith Miller, a [New York Times] reporter involved in the Wilson/Plame investigation; Robert Bertsche; and David Rini. Speaking for the negative: former U.S. Attorney Joseph DiGenova; former Deputy Asst. U.S. Attorney General Victoria Toensing; and Nick Barber. The affirmative position was declared the winner by audience vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184309-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT The participants debated the question, "Resolved: That affirmative action on the basis of race, gender and ethnicity should be abolished." They discussed affirmative action in relation to education, employment and other issues. After ten-minute statements and five-minute rebuttals from the four panelists, questions were taken from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76216-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Governor Owens and Former Governor Dean debated anti-terrorism efforts and enforcement of the Patriot Act. Among the topics they addressed were privacy concerns, law enforcement surveillance methods, the role of the judiciary in investigating and prosecuting terrorism cases, and the congressional decisions leading to passage of the act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182703-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182703-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Two teams of legal experts from the U.K. and the U.S. debated judicial reform and some of the different legal issues practiced in each country. By audience count, the British team won one section and the U.S. team three sections of the debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80552-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80552-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT The Administrative Law Section held "The Great Debate of 2003: Security v. Privacy in the Post-September 11 Era." The question was, "Resolved: On Balance, the United States Government Has Safeguarded Americans' Individual Privacy in Prosecuting the War Against Terrorism." Assistant Attorney General Dinh argued for and Mr. Rotenberg argued against. Panelists then joined the debaters to discuss, "Expanding the Debate: Information Control in 'Times of Crisis.'" The Patriot Act was signed into law by President Bush on October 26, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176307-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176307-2 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Andrew and Mr. Nicholson debated issues relevant to African-Americans and attempted to convince the NAACP gathering to support their respective parties. Mr. Andrew stressed the recent traditions of the Democratic Party while Mr. Nicholson talked about the new directions the Republican Party would take under a Bush administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158195-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158195-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Brady and Ms. Metaksa debated current gun control legislation. They also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65148-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65148-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Following introductory remarks by Justice Kennedy, a team of British judges debated a U.S. team on the question of which country has the better jury system. There were several segments of the debate and the audience members voted for England or the U.S. in each segment by exiting specific doors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70609-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70609-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4863-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4863-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Brady and Ms. Metaksa debated gun control and constitutional rights at the Point-Counterpoint luncheon, focusing on issues of public safety and personal rights. Following their opening statements, the debaters answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79567-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79567-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Members of both the British and American Bar debated the issues of television in the courtroom, allowing judges to summarize the facts of a case for the jury (as opposed to summarizing the law), allowing the jury to ask questions of a witness, and grand jury secrecy. They compared these procedures for both countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/113429-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/113429-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about implementing effective drug policies. Among the issues they addressed were to what extent drug abuse should be treated as a public health problem or a criminal problem, the legalization of medical marijuana, and anti-drug education efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155739-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155739-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT The panelists took positions in favor and in opposition to the issue of gun control. Issues concerning improved safeguards were discussed as well as how those safeguards apply to law enforcement. After their prepared remarks, the panelists entertained questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122566-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122566-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT Two attorneys debated the question: Does the First Amendment prohibit the U.S. from prosecuting protestors who knowingly burn the flag? The following Monday, May 15, 1990, the Supreme Court was to hear oral arguments in two flag desecration cases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12216-1 Wed, 27 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT